Enrollment
407
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 172145002411
Eisenhower Jr High School — Darien, IL
Federal NCES profile for Eisenhower Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 58/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Darien Sd 61 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eisenhower Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Eisenhower Jr High School reports 407 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 34% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 204 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Darien Sd 61 spends $22,184 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 56.8% from local sources (property taxes), 36.9% from the state, and 6.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eisenhower Jr High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 56% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
— 28% below state mean
Top 12% in Illinois — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,184
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 204 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 407 Top 56% in Illinois — larger than 44% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 10.5:1 -28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172145002411
Student demographics
White 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 14.6%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 204:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Darien Sd 61, which includes Eisenhower Jr High School.
$22,184
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 56.8%
State 36.9%
Federal 6.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Eisenhower Jr High School
How many students attend Eisenhower Jr High School?
Eisenhower Jr High School has 407 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Darien, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Jr High School is 10.5:1, which is 28% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eisenhower Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Eisenhower Jr High School is White at 56.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Darien, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eisenhower Jr High School?
Eisenhower Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.